Two bodies found in Richmond house fire deemed homicide
Posted March 19, 2021 11:31 am.
Last Updated March 19, 2021 6:11 pm.
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RICHMOND (NEWS 1130) – Homicide investigators are trying to identify two bodies that were found inside a burning home in Richmond early Friday morning.
The fire was reported at about 4:45 a.m. on Rathburn Drive near Chadecott Dr. The residential street is near Westminster Highway in the easternmost area of the city.
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) is handling the case.
“Investigators have determined that a burned black BMW SUV reported shortly after the homicide near 16 Avenue and 194 Street in Surrey is believed to be associated to the homicide,” Det. Lara Jansen of IHIT said.
Anyone with CCTV, dash cam video, or any other information is asked to call the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca. Anonymous tips can be directed to Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
